Call for Expressions of Interest: Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize Committee

November 2026

The International Association for Critical Realism (IACR) invites expressions of interest from members interested in serving on the Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize Committee.

The Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize recognizes outstanding and innovative scholarly contributions to critical realism, including the philosophy of metaReality. Awarded annually, the Prize celebrates work that advances the development and application of critical realist thought.

The Committee plays an important role in supporting the consideration and recognition of scholarly contributions within the international critical realist community.

Expressing your interest

We welcome expressions of interest from IACR members across disciplines, geographical regions, and career stages. We particularly encourage broad participation and diverse perspectives within the Committee.

Interested members are invited to submit a brief email outlining:

• Their name and institutional or organizational affiliation, if applicable.

• Their areas of scholarly interest or engagement with critical realism.

• Their interest in contributing to the Committee.

Please send expressions of interest to info@criticalrealism.org, with the subject line Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize Committee EOI.

Expressions of interest will be considered by the IACR Secretariat as part of the committee appointment process.

We welcome your participation in recognizing and celebrating contributions to the critical realist tradition.

For further information about the Prize, please visit: https://www.criticalrealism.org/cheryl-frank-memorial-prize